Rev. Sean Patrick O'Reilly, M.A., M.Div.
1818 Westlake Avenue North, #214
Seattle, WA 98109-2707
Locations served: Both national and international regions.
Ordained by: Bishop Joseph Ferrario
Date Ordained: 12/19/86.
Education:
Bachelor's in Science (Major Psychology & Minor in Philosophy).
Master's in Divinity (specialty in Pastoral Counseling).
Master's in Clinical Psychology (specialty in Existential Phenomenology).
I Believe ... That we are all connected and that each and everything has the
potential for working in harmony with the greater good.
Services provided:
Welcomings / Blessings / Baptisms / Partnerships / Anniversaries / Weddings
Rites of Aging & Passage
Specializing in:
Buddhist / Jewish / Christian / Shamanic / & Celtic
Fees: apx. 100 an hour.
To contact: Telephone: 206-282-1818.
Additional Information: I am a poet and a bard. I combine the best in spiritualities to create and honor ceremony that I design, write, and live.
Brief excerpts from testimonials:
What Seattle Bride Magazine Said about Sean, When Honoring Him as the "Best Wedding Officiant of 2006"
When it comes to the biggest day of his clients' lives, Sean Patrick O'Reilly believes brides and grooms should make their own rules. The non-denominational minister, author, and couples counselor also believes vows should be profound and deeply personal, which means he'll do just about anything -- from reading in Vietnamese to conducting a tea ceremony -- to make sure each couple receives their dream wedding!
From Seattle Bride Magazine (Fall/Winter 2006), announcing Sean as the readers' and vendors' choice for the "Best of 2006" in the category of "Officiant / Clergy"
. . . . . but Seattle Bride Magazine Had Noticed Sean Years Before . . . .
It's worth the search to find just the right wedding officiant who speaks
your language. . . .
Breaking free of the limitations to traditional ceremonies, especially when it comes to the writing of vows, allows couples to be "more authentic and true to themselves," says Sean Patrick O'Reilly, a counselor and wedding celebrant who performs more than 40 customized weddings and commitment
ceremonies annually. O'Reilly remarks, "It's important to honor what is valued by each person and recognize each person's traditions. The ceremony is about a celebration of love. The officiant needs to be in service to the couple at this time, not the other way around."
From the article "The Marrying Kind," in Seattle Bride Magazine (Spring/Summer 2001)
What Wedding Planners Say about Sean:
Sean is amazing! Warm, funny and great with people!! I love him to bits!!! He's my #1 choice for an Officiant, so it's worth having a meeting with him. He works closely with each couple to create a ceremony that is custom tailored and remarkably personal. I can't say enough good things about him !!! And, by the way, after seeing how well Sean created and wrote weddings, my family and I had to have him create a Welcome Ceremony for our newborn... and once again Sean touched everyone's heart!
Leslie Wheatley
Seattle Parties Event Planning
Leslie & Sean frequently work together
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I have worked as Cathering Manager of some of the best facilities in the
country: the Four Seasons Biltmore, in Santa Barbara;
then I opened Bacara Resort & Spa; but I had to wait until I returned to the
Pacific Northwest to meet Sean Patrick O'Reilly.
I have experienced Sean perform elegant and amazingly beautiful ceremonies
and I want you to know that
Sean is a gem of a Celebrant. I have the most wonderful time watching him
at weddings! Sean is stupendous!!
I have never witnessed a ceremony where the attendees are so moved or
involved!
Sean has a way with weddings that needs to be on television, matter of fact,
on Oprah !!!
The Couples who connect with him, stay life long friends, having him do baby
blessings, and special services for their folks when they pass.
Sean is a remarkable man, and it would enrich your life to meet him. Contact
me if you wish.
Patty Berg, loan officer / broker at Home Street Bank
425-533-5795 cell
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Sean, you take the time to create a ceremony that honors the traditions and
tastes of each couple. I have been told by my couples how much they loved
the process of "building a ceremony" with you. Your ceremonies are amazing!
You involve the guests in ways that makes them feel so much part of the
ceremony. No wonder couples and guests rave so much about you!
Stephanie Wilson
Every Last Detail
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It takes O'Reilly an average of ten hours to create an individualized
ceremony and vows. And Stephanie Soloman insists that "O'Reilly is worth
every penny he charges. He does the most beautiful, moving ceremonies," she
says. "He's soothing, and makes everyone feel at home, and he often brings
people to tears." (Quoted from the Seattle Bride Magazine)
Stephanie Soloman
Soloman Event Planning
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You did a beautiful job at our last wedding together!
The couple and their guests could not stop talking about how wonderful you
were.
From the ceremony to the toasts you were a marvel to observe, Your positive
personality is a blessing!
Jacqueline Wood
The Elegant Alternative
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What Couples who just have Sean write the Ceremony say about Him:
Sean SAVED our wedding !!!
The process of working with Sean to create words of beauty, poetry, and
meaning made our hopes and dreams come true.
Donna Roberson & Dr. Anthony Barnett, Seattle, Washington
January 2006
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What Families Say About Sean
We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful job you did as our celebrant.
Both our families were very impressed with the way you kept things low key
and familiar, and yet very sincere and heartfelt.
Very special stuff !!!
Amanda Rychel, Ph.D. & Darren Begley, Ph.D.
Spring 2005 at the Skansonia Ferry in Seattle
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What Couples & Families who fly Sean across Country say about Him:
Sean, we wanted you to know that Ben and I talked a lot about you to our
families before coming to Wisconsin to celebrate our wedding.
Now we just want to say that all were amazed at how you personalized the
wedding experience and have given us the fondest of memories !!!
My Pledge:
I pledge to respect and honor all people regardless of race, religion,
national origin, faith practices, personal beliefs, and sexual orientations.
YES.
I am willing to provide personal and/or professional references upon
request.
YES.
I promise that the information provided is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
YES.
I agree to enter into this covenant of professionals, and will uphold the
highest standards of integrity, honor and professionalism. I am joining as
a member of this esteemed organization in the spirit of
brotherhood/sisterhood, peace and tolerance for all, and with a commitment
to interfaith respect. My personal profile information is forthright and
honest.
YES.
I am not joining in order to proselytize my own personal beliefs, but to
honor the individual beliefs and spirituality of others. If any of the
beliefs and requests of my clients interferes with my own personal
standards, I will politely decline their business and refer them back to
InterfaithOfficiants.com so they may choose another Officiant who can help
them.
YES.
Signature: Sean Patrick O'Reilly Date: 09/25/06.
